keelee-mccain

Keelee McCain is a junior at Weber High School. This is her second year on staff, this year as Assistant to the Chief. She does have a life (probably) but she can't think of anything to write in here, so she's probably just going to ramble now. She has an orange cat who she likes better than any human. If you see her being quiet or not sitting on top of a desk, there is something very wrong. In her free time she enjoys harassing her favorite teachers and sleeping. Her life plans include making it through high school and leaving. Happy lifeing.

Over 300 Ohio State Employees Lose Salary Boosts After Overtime Rule Reversal

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Ohio – Hundreds of Ohio State University employees will see their salary increases reversed after a U.S. district judge ruled against a Department of Labor overtime pay rule on Nov. 15. The ruling, which was backed by the state of Texas and several business organizations, overturned a regulation that had expanded overtime pay eligibility for … Read more

New ‘Daylighting’ Law in California to Enhance Intersection Safety Starting Jan. 1

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Los Angeles  -A new law aimed at increasing intersection safety by improving visibility will take effect in Los Angeles and across California on January 1. Known as the “daylighting” law (AB 413), it prohibits parking within 20 feet of any marked or unmarked crosswalk. This law applies statewide, regardless of whether the intersection has a … Read more

Kroger Customer Calls $400 Grocery Checkout Experience ‘Unacceptable’ After Bagging on Floor

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Georgia – A Kroger customer in Waycross, Georgia, was frustrated after claiming he had to bag his $400 worth of groceries on the store’s floor due to a lack of open registers. The customer, identified as Colby, said he had to use the self-checkout station, but complained about the limited packing space. “I literally had … Read more

Top 15 Safest Small Cities in the U.S. for 2024

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More than 50 million Americans reside in small towns rather than large cities, and two of the nation’s safest small cities might be closer to home than you think! In 2024, MoneyGeek analyzed crime statistics and the cost of crimes in cities with populations ranging from 30,000 to 100,000. Topping the list as the safest … Read more

Local Pharmacy Shutting Down All Location After 108 Years of Service

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Schwieterman Pharmacies and Compounding Center, a cornerstone of Auglaize and Mercer counties, is closing its doors permanently after 108 years. The pharmacy will officially cease operations at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31. Citing challenges in “the current climate of community pharmacy,” the owners announced their decision to shut down. “We want to THANK patients … Read more

Mom’s $400 SNAP Card Drained by Thieves, Leaving Only 23 Cents

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Families relying on food stamps through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are falling victim to thieves, leaving them unable to afford basic necessities during the holiday season. Carmen Gayle, a Georgia mom, experienced this firsthand when her SNAP card, loaded with $400 by the Georgia Department of Human Services, was declined at a grocery … Read more

Winter Storm Watch Issued for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania

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Northeast Ohio – The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a winter storm watch for Northeast Ohio and Northwest Pennsylvania starting Wednesday morning. Snowfall totals could surpass six inches in Ohio’s snowbelt, with some parts of Pennsylvania potentially seeing up to one foot of snow. The NWS predicts heavy lake-effect snow will lead to hazardous … Read more